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Fri, 07/01/2011 - 07:50
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Russia says NATO breaches UN resolution on Libya.

VIENNA, July 1 (Itar-Tass) -- The NATO-led coalition violates the
United Nations Resolution on Libya and thus deteriorates prospects of a
peaceful settlement in the country, according to Deputy Foreign Minister
Alexander Grushko who heads the Russian delegation at the annual OSCE
security conference.
"Today we see how NATO-led coalition in its actions in Libya goes
beyond the framework of resolutions 1970 and 1973 of the UN Security
Council. Disproportionate use of force results in big losses among
civilian population and deteriorates prospects of a peaceful settlement,"
he told Tass on Thursday.
"Besides, NATO strategic concept which unambiguously and clearly
states that NATO will respect UN Security Council authority and
international law norms is currently undergoing the first endurance test
in Libya. For Russia it is of specific importance that the provision on
compliance with international law is the basis for interaction between the
Russian Federation and NATO," Grushko said.

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